Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys were formed in 1995 by Mike McColgan (vocals), Ken Casey (bass guitar), Rick Barton (formerly of Boston punk pop act, the Outlets) (guitar). After cycling through a series of drummers the band settled on Fit For Abuse vocalist, Matt Kelly in 1997. The band put out a series of EPs and were signed by Hellcat Records releasing their first full length album, Do or Die, in the same year. Soon after the album's release vocalist Mike McColgan left the band citing his inability to commit to touring. McColgan was replaced by former Bruisers singer Al Barr. 1999 saw the release of their follow up album The Gang's All Here and major changes were on the way. Lars Frederiksen who had produced Dropkick Murphys' first two albums exited to pursue other interests and Rick Barton left after getting married. James Lynch from local band Ducky Boys was picked by Barton to replace him in the group. The band also recruited another guitarist, Marc Orrell, (also a self-taught accordionist.) as well as Spicy McHaggis (bagpipes) and Ryan Foltz (mandolin / tin whistle). more edit info

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	Album (Click for Review)	Avg Rating	Your Rating
	The Meanest of Times    09/18/2007	3.8 50 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	The Warriors Code    2005	3.8 94 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Singles Collection Volume 2    2005	3.6 20 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Blackout    2003	3.8 66 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston    2002	4 22 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Sing Loud, Sing Proud    2001	3.8 58 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Singles Collection Volume 1    2000	2.9 4 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	The Gang's All Here    1999	3.7 40 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Do or Die    1998	3.8 35 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic

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